Hello Claudine,Sometimes that sadness really never goes away, I can relate. To a real pet lover, our pets are our "soulmates", in a sense. They give us so much and ask for so little in return. I guess that we have to be grateful for how they have enriched our lives. But, I think that we will always miss them in some degree or another. We are so fortunate to have them cross out paths in life. Toby looks precious in the picture. His spirit is really still with you and the memories are golden.Positive energy to you,Sondra

It's so hard even years later. It's been two years today since we said goodbye to our pug RoseBud... I hope she and Toby and all the others are happy and playing together. Wishing you all the best. ~ Jeannine

Oh. I needed to see this today - bless you. My sweet Maggie cat left me Tuesday morning after a 2 year battle with a disease we knew would eventually win - 2 years of no pain & joy and defying the odds. Today I pick up the small white box holding her ashes and have awakened a bit shaky - I am anxious, looking forward to a goodbye ritual (much needed) and terrified at the finalization this brings. Your post + others' comments are so helpful, reassuring me that her memory will stay, and though I will miss her, I can go on with happiness. Your Toby looks quite precious - hugs and prayers to & for you today.

Claudine, tears came after reading your post and the comments from others. My avatar for my Etsy shop, MidwestieLady, is JD, whose spirit stills roams in my art studio. The missing them is so fresh regardless of time passed, yet knowing the love is still there and their spirits are with us, lessens the emptiness a bit. So sorry about your sweet Toby with his wise looks, and love in his eyes.

We lost our Boomer a few months ago. It is so hard loosing a precious pet. Boomer was with us for 18 years. I still miss our Gina who passed away three years ago here at home. She was 16. My heart goes out to you.

Last year we lost our dear little ferret just a week before Toby doggie. She had been ill for a few months and reading about him during that time helped me get through it all. I don't know if I'll ever have another ferret, but they are wonderful--Sneezy was the sweetest animal I've ever had and I'll probably always miss her. I hope she and sweet Toby are friends now!

thank you everyone for your super sweet comments. it is so hard when we lose our furry loved ones.

We are getting closer to getting another rescue doggie. At first I thought it would be a rescue Peke again. After talking it over with Paul our hearts are still so tender it would feel strange to have another doggie so similar in looks to Toby. No-one can compare to Toby's hilariously grumpy personality.

Every day that we have is so precious with our pets and families. Hug them tight!!

awww...made me cry!Still missing my own special furry friend even several years later. I have a feeling it'll always be that way.Guess we can just be glad for the time we were given to enjoy each others company! (hug)

I think of my little one, Chloe that we lost just a few days after Toby. It's so amazing how much of an impact pets can have on our lives. Maybe Chloe and Toby are girlfriend/boyfriend in doggie heaven! :) xoxo Megan